Continuous Improvement Specialist

Continuous Improvement Specialist

Date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00

Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GB, GL1 1

Application Deadline: 2026-11-17T10:00:44.827

General Information

Entity Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated 31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets. Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems?

Would you like to grow in an international, stimulating and supportive environment within a human-sized company? Join us! Become one of our 8,000 passionate employees worldwide.

Don't meet 100% of the requirements? That's not a barrier for us. Above all, we're looking for creative and committed people!

Position Description

Domain:

Performance and Support

Job Field / Job Profile:

Continuous improvement - Improvement and/or transformation project management - BB/MBB

Job Title:

Continuous Improvement Specialist

Employment Type:

Permanent

Professional Category:

Employees / Staff

Full/Part Time:

Full-time

Job Description

Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

The Continuous Improvement Specialist is a key role within our CI team, responsible for energising and improving the organisation using Lean Sigma tools to positively impact on Cost, Quality, Delivery, Performance, Cash, and Customer satisfaction. The specialist will work closely with teams at all levels to ensure continuous improvement efforts are driven throughout the organisation and to promote the sharing of best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead continuous improvement and change projects within our landing systems production operations
• Engage with stakeholders of all levels across the business to facilitate change projects and build stakeholder buy-in
• Apply Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies and toolsets to our production operations
• Work cross-functionally with all areas of production including: Production, Supply Chain, Engineering and Quality

Additional Information

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work—including:

• Early finish on Fridays
• 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell days
• Annual bonus and share scheme options
• Pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions
• Life assurance at 4x your salary
• Onsite parking, including EV chargers
• Subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities
• A wide range of flexible benefits and working options (role dependent), enhanced maternity and family benefits

Candidate Skills & Requirements

• Proven experience in continuous improvement within operational roles in aerospace or industrial environment
• Experienced in Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies and toolsets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Minitab (statistical software)
• Strong stakeholder management & interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of Project and/or change management

We encourage applicants to demonstrate relevant skills and experience even if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. Please contact us if you need any reasonable adjustments in the hiring process.

Why Safran?

• A global presence with over 100,000 colleagues across 300 sites in 30 countries
• An inclusive and empowering environment that celebrates diversity
• An innovative mission to decarbonise aerospace and enhance safety
• Opportunities for training, development, and mobility to support career ambitions
• A culture of collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement
• Active participation in groups and forums such as Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships, and Wellbeing Programs

Position Location

Europe, UK, England, South West, Gloucester (OEM)

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General information Entity Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated 31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's \"\"World's Best Companies 2025\"\" ranking.Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems?Would you like to grow in an international, stimulating and supportive environment within a human-sized company? Join us! Become one of our 8,000 passionate employees worldwide.Don't meet 100% of the requirements? That's not a barrier for us. Above all, we're looking for creative and committed people! Reference Position descriptionDomainPerformance and SupportJob field / Job profileContinuous improvement - Improvement and/or transformation project management - BB/MBBJob titleContinuous Improvement SpecialistEmployment typePermanentProfessional categoryEmployees / StaffPart time / Full timeFull-timeJob descriptionSafran - Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.The Continuous Improvement Specialist is a key role within our CI team, responsible for energising and improving the organisation using Lean Sigma tools to positively impact on Cost, Quality, Delivery, Performance, Cash and Customer will work closely with teams at all levels to ensure continuous improvement efforts are driven throughout the organisation and to promote the sharing of best practices.Key responsibilities:

• Lead continuous improvement and change projects within our landing systems production operations Engage with stakeholders of all levels across the business to facilitate change projects and building stakeholder buy in Apply Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies and toolsets to our production operations Work cross functionally with all areas of production including: Production, Supply Chain, Engineering and QualityBut what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible
benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:- We have an early finish on a Friday- 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days- Annual bonus and share scheme options- Pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions- Life assurance at 4x your salary- Onsite parking, including EV chargers- A subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities- We offer a wide range of flexible benefits and working options (role dependant), enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits, because we know everyone's needs are differentCandidate skills & requirementsWhat you'll bring:
• Proven experience in continuous improvement within operational roles within an aerospace or industrial environment Experienced in Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies and toolsets Proficiency in the use of common software packages including Microsoft Office suite and Minitab (statistical software) Strong stakeholder
management & interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge and experience of Project and/or change managementWe know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation. Why Safran? A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries. Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success. Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your
ambitions can take us further. Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality. A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence. Get involved: We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs. Position locationJob locationEurope, UK, England, South WestCity (-ies)Gloucester (OEM)